Rangers weigh record spend as Rohl juggles forwards and left-side duo shines
Rangers’ imperfect squad may cash in on a rapidly rising asset dubbed ‘Cantwell 2.0’, with January business hinted as pivotal to future title hopes.
Motherwell’s Elijah Just, on 7 goals and 7 assists, is linked with Rangers and Celtic. With a deal to 2027, Rangers may need an unrefusable offer to beat rivals and land the 40-cap New Zealander.
Nedim Bajrami struggles for Albania in 2-1 loss to Poland, subbed on 68 mins after missing a big chance. With Rangers’ wing options uncertain, he could still be kept as cover this summer.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recalls being subbed at half-time in the Old Firm, calling it ‘gladiators’ after Andy Robertson’s warning it is a ‘war’. He next faces Dundee then a St Mirren double.
Stig Inge Bjornebye could push £8.6m buy for Andreas Skov Olsen despite 1G, 2A in 7 league games. Scandinavian links may shape summer targets, but a permanent Olsen deal may irk fans.
Ryan Nadri, on 2 goals and 3 assists for Rangers, weighs Bulgaria, Germany or Czech Republic. Bulgaria’s Alexander Dimitrov urges a quick decision as Rohl seeks to get him firing centrally.
Police arrest two more men after Old Firm disorder at Ibrox, adding to ongoing Operation Moonglint. Further arrests expected as CCTV is reviewed after violence at the Scottish Cup tie.
Andrew Cavenagh targets £16m funding with major shareholders as Rangers plan historic summer, possible sales of Emmanuel Fernandez and Nicolas Raskin, and priority to sign a reliable striker.
Emmanuel Fernandez’s ball-playing, 5 goals and 68.8% duels won make him pivotal and likely to attract big bids. Rangers must hold out for a high fee if suitors move in this summer.
Wolves ready to halve Nasser Djiga fee as Rangers weigh a summer move for the defender under Danny Rohl.
Rabbi Matondo was omitted from Wales’ 23 to face Bosnia after minimal Rangers minutes. Out of contract this summer, the injury-hit winger is expected to move on to revive his career.
Tuur Rommens and Mikey Moore’s left-side link has Rangers unbeaten when starting together. With Moore excelling vs Aberdeen, 49ers are urged to secure his permanent move from Tottenham.
Bojan Miovski lost his North Macedonia start amid limited Rangers minutes as Danny Rohl prefers Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Nadri. With Nadri goalless in 7 league games, Miovski’s Ibrox future looks bleak.
Ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, back for a Liverpool legends game, urges signing ‘box office’ Michael Olise to replace Mo Salah.
Ex-Rangers left-back Robbie Fraser excels at Dunfermline with 1G, 6A, 40% cross accuracy and 87% dribble success. Gers may rue the sale, though Tuur Rommens has impressed at Ibrox.
Celtic keeper Viljami Sinisalo says Emiliano Martinez inspired his shootout tactics in the Ibrox Old Firm, where he foiled James Tavernier and Djeidi Gassama.
Findlay Curtis shines on loan at Kilmarnock with 7.23 rating, 1G, 1A and defensive impact, outpacing out-of-form Djeidi Gassama. Steve Clarke call-up adds weight to calls for Rangers to use him next season.
Wolves are said to lead Rangers and Celtic for Hacken’s Silas Andersen, a Denmark U21 with 6 goals and 3 assists, with a fee around £6m mooted.
